Bones Supplements

Healthy bones and joints enable us to move about freely and without discomfort. Our skeletal system is constructed of hundreds of movable parts connected by ligaments and tendons, lubricated and cushioned by cartilage. It requires constant maintenance. The bones undergo a continuous mineralization process involving magnesium, calcium, fluoride and boron moving into and out of the bone matrix, regulated by various hormones. Bone thinning occurs when this mineral flow is out of balance. A healthy lifestyle which involves regular exercise and a nutritious diet goes far in getting the most “mileage” out of our skeletal system.

What are Bones?

Bones are calcified connective tissue forming the major portion of the skeleton of most vertebrates. They contain more calcium than any other organ. The human skeleton has 206 bones.

Bone building continues throughout your life, as your body constantly renews and reshapes the bones' living tissue. Bone contains three types of cells:

• osteoblasts, which make new bone and help repair damage
• osteocytes, which carry nutrients and waste products to and from blood vessels in the bone
• osteoclasts, which break down bone and help to sculpt and shape it. Osteoclasts are very active in kids and teens, working on bone as it is remodeled during growth.

Bones are made up of calcium, phosphorus, sodium, and other minerals, as well as the protein collagen. In order for bones to absorb the minerals, vitamin D must be present in the diet.

The major functions of bones are:

• provide a strong barrier that protects the inner organs
• support the body against the constant pull of gravity
• produce blood cells (the marrow inside of bones produce blood cells)
• allow you to move
• store important minerals

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